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NON-EDUCATION, NON-WORK COMPONENT: JOB RETENTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Assists participants with supportive services including: • New or replacement IDs (if not already obtained) • Employment Guidance related to job tasks, interpersonal concerns, and ADA issues. • Support with onboarding paperwork completion. • Transportation support to work and necessary appointments (court, medical, mental health, benefit support.) Access to ECTC for cab program and half price ADA cab voucher program. • Funding for work clothing or tools • Access to cell phones, computer and internet access and other basic needs • Guidance in maintaining DSS benefits and reporting requirements. • Assistance with obtaining broadband benefit, energy assistance, and bill repayment. • Links to community resources or other shelter departments for housing/addiction support/permanent supportive housing/diversion These services continue after they have participated in another component or supervised job search and have gained employment. Participants must receive Job Retention services for a minimum of 30 days up to 90 days per contract. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Refugees Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans unemployed Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ctfy26stateplan//index.html 41/96